Welcome To The Hawkeye Area Council

Proudly serving over 2,500 youth in Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn & Washington Counties.

Scouting is adventure, family, fun, character, leadership and so much more.

In Scouting, boys and girls start with their best right now selves and grow into their very best future selves. It’s fun, hands-on learning and achievement that puts kids in the middle of the action and prepares them for today – and for life.

Scout me in.

Prepared. For Life.

Scouting teaches youth to confront any challenge with whole hearts and clear minds—to live their lives without regret, never back down, and do their very best!

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Be A Scout

Enter your zip code, find a unit near you, and learn how to join!

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Upcoming Events

Click on an event for more information. More events are listed on the Council Calendar.

Hawkeye Area Council Camping and Activities

Camping & Activities

Learn more about the Hawkeye Area Council’s various camping opportunities.

Scouts BSA Resident Camp

Learn about our resident summer camp at Howard H. Cherry Scouts Reservation.

Cub Scout Camping

Learn about our council’s Cub Scout camping opportunities including day camp and resident camp and the fall camporee.

Camp
Wakonda

Open to the public. Come and stay a week at Camp Wakonda with the HHCSR summer camp staff.

Howard H. Cherry Scout Reservation

Learn about the Hawkeye Area Council’s camp near Central City and reserve facilities online.

The Scouting Programs

The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations, providing programs for young people that build character.

Grades K-5

11-17 years old

14-20 years old

10-20 years old

Want to learn more about the programs?

Find answers about meetings, activities, and more on the national organization’s programs page!

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